“Soccer is an art not a science and the game should be played attractively as well as effectively. Soccer is a game of skill, imagination, creativity and decision- making. Coaching should not stifle, but enhance those elements.”

- Bobby Howe, U.S. Soccer, former director of coaching, professional and National Team coach

ALL AGES:

- Opposing players and coaches should shake hands after every game. 8U and up should shake hands with the referee

- 50% playing time is required for all rec players

- Spectators must sit on the opposite side of the players

6U and below:

- (4) 8 minute quarters (Coaches keep time)

- 3v3 or 4v4

- No goalkeeper

- All free kicks are indirect

- No heading

- No slide tackles

- Can substitute any player at any game stoppage

8U:

- (4) 10 minute quarters

- 4v4 or 5v5

- No goalkeeper

- All free kicks are indirect

- No heading

- No slide tackles

- Can substitute any player at any game stoppage

10U:

- (2) 25 minute halves

- 7v7 including goalkeeper

- Goalkeeper can not punt or drop kick

- Offside is enforced

- Can substitute a player at start of half, injury, before goal kick, after a score, or before own throw in unless throwing team is substituting on their throw in

- No heading

12U:

- (2) 30 minute halves

- 9v9 including goalkeeper

- Offside is enforced

- Can substitute a player at start of half, injury, before goal kick, after a score, or before own throw in unless throwing team is substituting on their throw in

15U:

- (2) 40 minute halves

- 11v11 including goalkeeper

- Offside is enforced

- Can substitute a player at start of half, injury, before goal kick, after a score, or before own throw in unless throwing team is substituting on their throw in